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Precision Maximizer

Precision Maximizer

4.7 (190)

Get professional mastering shine with a “secret weapon” processor.

  • Easily maximize mixes and masters while retaining dynamic range
  • Add tube-like presence and sizzle to your sources
  • Quickly enhance impact, warmth, and energy to mixes and masters
  • Tweak the Shape control for extra harmonic content

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

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Get Professional Mastering Shine with a “Secret Weapon” Processor

The Precision Maximizer is an easy-to-use dynamic impact processor that magically increases perceived loudness, without destroying your track’s all-important dynamic range. For years, the Precision Maximizer has been a go-to for Grammy-winning mastering engineers like Paul Blakemore and project studio engineers looking for a quick polish on a rough mix. By merging Universal Audio’s analog/tube know-how and its digital mastering expertise, the Precision Maximizer is an essential tool for every mixer’s toolkit.

What They Say

The Maximizer is an awesome plug-in. It warms the track while simultaneously getting the mix to pop.

Ulrich Wild

White Zombie, Pantera

I found that the Precision tools on the UAD were awesome ... they really hit the nail on the head.

Aziz Ibrahim

Simply Red, The Stone Roses

Reviews

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 190 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 159 Total 4 star reviews: 19 Total 3 star reviews: 7 Total 2 star reviews: 3 Total 1 star reviews: 2
94%would recommend this product
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190 reviews
  • US
    Uriel S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    OLDIE BUT GOODIE!

    AND I DON'T SAY THAT LOOSELY. THIS PLUGIN MIGHT BE A BIT OUTDATED BUT AS SOON AS YOU THROW IT ON ANY BUSS, LET ME TELL YA... YOU'LL LUV THE RESULTS!

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  • ZB
    Zlatko B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    A Great Tool for Transparent Loudness

    It is a transparent, musical tool that enhances perceived loudness while preserving clarity and balance, making it very useful in modern software-based workflows.

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  • JY
    Jesse Y.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Great sounding maximizer!

    You can get great sound with this plugin. Kind of like an inflator with a limiter, so you can actually use this as the very last plugin before final export.

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  • SS
    Sakis S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Fantastic

    Awasone machine

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  • DD
    david d.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    beat maker et mix

    je l utilise en mastering et ca fait bien le taff

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.

Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.

UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorization of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.

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